After a marvellous ending to 2018 with GG Croydon I went into our first group run of 2019 with a spring in my step and feeling really proud about what we were about to embark on for 2019.

We welcomed Maeve our on her first putting with GoodGym and also welcomed back Steph.

It’s January and all GoodGym areas are buzzing not only are we getting new signups but it’s also that time of the year where the heat is on for as many good deeds and KMs as possible in a month.

That said over in Croydon we’ve got a buzz too yes we are excited about the January challenge, but we have 3 members of our group who will be joining the 50s club soon. No not their age but the 50 good deeds crew. Sadly for one person who was certain to reach that target by the end of the month our resident litter picker (Ingrid), she was unable to join us due to fracturing her arm, however she did pop by the start location to inform me she wouldn’t be joining us and show off her new fashion accessory. Wishing you a speedy recovery Ingrid.

Last night we delivered leaflets on behalf of Croydon Healthy Homes regarding advice about saving energy and reducing fuel bills whilst keeping homes warm. We also took the opportunity to promote GoodGym to the residents on Oval and Cedar Road. Quite fittingly we finished distributing all our leaflets on Oval Road, with time to spare we decided to do a loop of the oval with Elle and Maeve keeping records. There were three options, 1 lap, 2 laps or 3 laps if they fancied the challenge.

Congratulation to Fiona (check out her starva) who is now wearing the crown for the fastest woman on the oval segment with a time of 1 min 26 secs. Well done!

Well done to all for your efforts in making our first group run of 2019 one to remember. By the way last night there were 15 of us which is now a new record for me, onward and upward bring your friends, families, colleagues, neighbours and strangers to the next group run 2019 GoodGym Croydon is moving from strength to strength and they are going to want to be apart of it.

South Norwood Parkrun take over 26 January 2018 opportunity to gain an extra good deed, sign up!

Croydon Half Marathon cheer station 31 March 2019 sign up to be there to give that special Goodgym Cheer, sweets, water and fruits to the runners taking part.

Next week we are back to school sign up here its going to be fun learning.